Is there a shortage of scientists?
An article looking at some of the official concerns about the supply of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) graduates has been published. Is there a shortage of scientists? A re-analysis of supply for the UK, published in the British Journal of Educational Studies, provides a summary of a series of recent research projects looking at the educational trajectories of prospective STEM professionals in the UK.
It describes some of the measures taken to increase supply, and presents a brief overview of the data and methods used in this paper. It ends by considering the implications for the supply of STEM professionals in the UK and suggesting some further areas for investigation.
Tags: STEM science technology engineering mathematics
Created on: 18 October 2011
Last updated: 18 October 2011